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How much space does $1,500 get you in Seattle?

Our expectations and desires have shifted, with renters searching for more space — often at a higher price tag. And, according to a new study from RentCafe, that’s especially true in Seattle.

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

Betty White’s Carmel home is for sale — look inside

For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.For more than 40 years, Betty White lived overlooking the ocean in a custom beach house in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Redfin completes acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans for $137.8 million

The move fuels Redfin’s plan to become a one-stop shop to buy, sell, rent or finance a home.

Mortgage applications continue falling in latest weekly survey

The decrease comes as interest rates continue to climb, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. 

Pending-home sales down for fourth month in a row

“Buyer demand is still intense, but it’s as simple as ‘one cannot buy what is not for sale.” — National Association of REALTORS® chief economist Lawrence Yun  

Two more years until inventory bounces back, experts say

Housing inventory should reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, according to the results of Zillow’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey. More than 100 market experts and economists weighed in to predict upcoming trends.

J. Lennox Scott shares his King County housing outlook for the rest of 2022

Scott urged homebuyers to keep recent interest rate hikes in perspective and said job growth will be key to a robust housing market.

New-home sales fall again in February

Affordability and supply-chain issues continued to weigh on the sales of new single-family residences.

NAR Generational Trends Report shows millennials make up 43% of homebuyers

What does the current generation of homebuyers and sellers look like? How old are they and how are they doing business? NAR has answers.

Houston townhouse for sale — perfect for entertaining F·R·I·E·N·D·S

Ever wanted to cook in Monica’s kitchen? Hang out on the Central Perk couch with a cup of joe? This “Friends” home, furnished with colorful set replicas, has it all.

Expect more growth in the home renovation industry, Houzz reports

Houzz, the home remodeling and design platform, has released its annual U.S. State of the Industry report which reveals a four-year high in revenue growth.

Existing-home sales swing back to negative territory in February

The median existing-home price for all housing types in February was $357,300, up 15% from a year before, as median prices rose in each region.    

New-home construction picks up in February

“More groundbreaking is welcome news for a supply-starved housing market.” — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi 

Builder confidence falls on supply-chain issues, construction costs

The measurement of six-month sales expectations among homebuilders took an especially negative turn in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders. 

Fed votes to increase interest rates, projects more hikes in 2022

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

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